Falcons Eye and Aragonite Physical Properties

Falcons Eye and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Aragonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Falcons Eye and Aragonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.